We are a generic metal band with currently a vocalist, bassist, guitarist/keyboardist, and DJ looking for a couple more guitarists and a drummer. Versatility and skill are key. Pro/stage-ready gear, commitment, and reliability are a must. Also just to throw it out there we ask drink and smoke so if you're straightedge this probably isn't the band for you. Also if you're just looking to hang out and get f*cked up without any care for the music this isn't for you either. So now that that's out of the way, lets get into it...
Guitarists:
Our current guitarist (who will of course be staying) plays rhythm which means you will both be lead so keep in mind what that entails. Sweeps, squeedlies, and meedlies are your tools. Use them.
* Bonus * You have previous experience in performing onstage, you're two guitarists that played together in a previous band, one of you is lefty (cuz lets be real that shit looks dope onstage), and/or you get the squeedlie/meedlie reference.
Drummer:
Must have your own kit and transport for you and said kit. Double bass is definitely a must. We play fast. You need two feet to keep up.
* Bonus * You have previous experience in performing onstage, fantastic bass triplet work, and/or you get the squeedlie/meedlie reference.
Also, from the same area, there was this ad. I'm including this ad because I like it when ads on Craigslist specify an existing setlist:
New Part time cover band in St. Paul (Off Duty Astronauts) looking for a fun loving Drummer / Percussionist to join the fun! We practice 3 to 4 times per month in St. Paul. We laugh, don't sweat mistakes, like band commaraderi (sic)while polishing the tunes.
We're experienced but have day jobs and want to keep music in our lives! We want to play out 10 times a year (private or pub/bar) but are open to more depending on opportunity and schedules. This isn't a "project" and there are no egos!
We are not expecting pay while we polish to a competitive product. (Using the word product a little loosely)
Age range 40 to 55?
We are at 40 songs and have a gig lined up for Oct. 22nd.
Here is a feel for what we are Playing.
- Chain Gang - Pretenders
- Creep -- Radio Head
- Vertigo - U2 Hello -- Dragonette
- Harder To Breathe - Maroon 5
- Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
- The Middle -- Jimmy Eat World
- Should I Stay Should I Go
- Shook Me All Night Long
- Sweet Child of mine
- White Wedding -- Billy Idol
- Ex's and OH's -- Elle King
- Shake it up - Cars
- Hash Pipe -- Weezer
- Blister In The Sun -- Violent Femmes
- Forget You -- Cee lo Green
- Flag Pole Sitta - Harvey Danger
- Gigantic -- Pixies
- Gone daddy Gone -- Violent Femmes
- Smooth Criminal (MJ)- Alien Ant Farm
- Wicked Game - Chris Iaasic
- Billie Jean- Michael Jackson
- Gimme One Reason- Tracy Chapman
- Mercy- Duffy
- Fulson Prison
- Sex on Fire- Kings of Leon
- Valerie- Amy Winehouse
- Paint it Black- The Rolling Stones
In other news, yesterday, I had a voice mail from John, a guitarist I've talked to occasionally over the last 18 months. He wanted to know if I would be interested in getting together and jamming soon. Hopefully we can do something.
Editor's note: I have no idea what these words mean:
- sweeps
- squeedlies
- meedlies
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